Doncaster Knights

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Tony de Mulder on growing up during the war and running a £200m business

Doncaster Knights coach Steve Boden. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Steve Boden delighted as Doncaster Knights make it three from three

Doncaster Knights' scrum-half Alex Dolly scored a hat-trick of tries against Cambridge (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Alex Dolly inspires Doncaster Knights to nine-try rout of Cambridge

KEY MAN: Doncaster Knights' Sam Olver, who scored 10 points in his side's 20-18 win over Hartpury. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights start as they mean to go on in Championship

Steve Boden takes Doncaster Knights into another season of Championship action (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

'I get emails from the RFU and delete them' - Doncaster Knights boss Steve Boden

Doncaster Knights held the first Yorkshire rugby union conference on Friday (Picture: Getty Images)

'A unique opportunity' - Yorkshire rugby union conference addresses key issues

Action from a Doncaster Knights v Jersey Reds clash in the Championship at Castle Park, Doncaster, back in 2021. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights' rivals Jersey Reds latest rugby union club to go bust

Doncaster Knights will host the first Yorkshire rugby union conference on Friday (Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Yorkshire rugby union fraternity to hold conference to discuss game's future

The big stage: Chile's blindside flanker Martin Sigren, centre, celebrates a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Samoa and Chile at Stade de Bordeaux (Picture: CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images)

Martin Sigren embracing proudest moment as Chile prepare for England

Keeping his head: But Doncaster Knights director of rugby Steve Boden wonders if the game's decision makers are taking enough care over the game he loves as Knights embark on a 10th season in tier two. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights stay true to sustainable values amid game's financial crisis

Rebuilding job: Jake Brady, Leeds Tykes player and general manager, at the club's new home of the Sycamores, West Park Leeds, where they hope to have finally bottomed out. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'Leeds Tykes are not looking over their shoulders any more'

Doncaster Knights coach Steve Boden must oversee a big squad rebuild this summer. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights can be proud of Championship campaign as rebuild begins

Reflections: Sam Olver, Doncaster Knights' fly-half and co-captain assesses the season as his team lose in the Championship Cup semi-final (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights knocked out of Championship Cup by red-hot Ealing Trailfinders

Making headway: Doncaster Knights in action against long-time rivals Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship earlier this season. Doncaster are trying to put the building blocks in place for long-term sustainability. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights steadily putting building blocks in place to safeguard future

CUP CHALLENGE: Doncaster Knights' director of rugby Steve Boden. Picture: Tony Johnson

Doncaster switch sights to Cup semi-final rematch with Ealing

Doncaster Knights got back to winning ways (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights rediscover winning habit at Caldy

Alex Dolly missed a penalty that could have won it at the end. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights have only themselves to blame for defeat to Pirates

FRUSTRATION: Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights come off second-best on home soil again

AIM, FIRE: Doncaster Knights' Alex Dolly had his sights set correctly, kicking four conversions in the win over London Scottish. Picture Tony Johnson

Doncaster heading back up after ending losing run - but agony for Leeds Tykes

Doncaster Knights' Alex Dolly. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'To score 39 points at Castle Park and lose is not acceptable'

FRUSTRATED: Doncaster Knights' head coach Steve Boden. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights coach Boden blasts players' lack of desire'
Doncaster’s recent mediocre form in the Championship sadly continued at Dillingham Park in Bedfordshire where they were blasted by coach Steve Boden.

Lewis Minikin was heavily involved in Hull Ionians' narrow defeat to Chester (Picture: David Aspinall)

Yorkshire rugby union - Hull Ionians denied late on as Driffield score a ton

ON THE BOARD: Doncaster Knights' Will Holling. Picture Tony Johnson

How Doncaster Knights, Leeds Tykes and Hull were all made to suffer

Doncaster Knights' Alex Dolly kicked 12 points in the win over Nottingham. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights withstand Nottingham pressure to rebuild confidence

Doncaster Knights' Sam Olver admitted the team weren't at their sharpest (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights in a tailspin as they ‘cough up’ chances against Hartpury

FRUSTRATION: Doncaster Knights coach Steve Boden wasn't happy with certain 'braindead' aspects of his team's play on Saturday. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights coach Boden blasts 'braindead' players after defeat at Pirates

Leeds Tykes player Harry Jukes (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Leeds Tykes beat big freeze but can't stop Sale, Doncaster Knights frozen out

Tyson Lewis made his 200th appearance for the Knights on Saturday. (Picture: Marie Caley)

Doncaster Knights scrape uncertain win as Tyson Lewis earns landmark

ANGRY: Doncaster Knights coach Steve Boden was frustrated after his side's heavy defeat at Coventry on Saturday Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights' coach Boden angered after 'embarrassing' performance at Coventry

Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'Competition drives consistency' - Steve Boden on Doncaster Knights

HAPPY DAYS: Doncaster Knights' head coach Steve Boden. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights show plenty of promise at start ofCup campaign

John Kelly burrowed over for a late try to help Doncaster Knights beat Ampthill. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights win as Otley, Hull Ionians and Rotherham claim derby victories
As Doncaster Knights prepare for their campaign in the Championship Cup, starting at Castle Park on Saturday against Coventry, they can look back with mixed feelings about their progress in the league after seven matches.

New start: Doncaster Knights player Martin Sigren at Castle Park (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Martin Sigren - meet the Doncaster Knights' star behind Chile's World Cup story

Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Steve Boden empowering Doncaster Knights' young players to lead

DISCIPLINE ISSUES: Doncaster Knights' head coach, Steve Boden. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights run riot over Richmond but Boden concerned about discipline

Doncaster Knights' joint captain Sam Olver was pleased with the application of his team. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

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A general view of Castle Park Stadium where Doncaster Knights play. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights given hope of Premiership promotion as RFU criteria is relaxed

Doncaster Knights' head coach, Steve Boden. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights coach Boden sees positives in defeat at rivals Ealing

Steve Boden - fostering the team environment at Doncaster Knights with a few cold beers (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights enjoy a beer while Ealing spend big in pursuit of title

US lock Nick Civetta: Former Doncaster Knights player eyeing World Cup with United States. (Picture: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Doncaster Knights player backs USA Rugby’s double World Cup bid

Doncaster Knights' Sam Olver. Picture Tony Johnson

Doncaster Knights face tough second leg in Championship Cup

Steve Boden. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Cornish Pirates 20 Doncaster Knights 32: Knights secure Cup quarter-final spot

NEW CONTRACT PENDING: For Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steve Boden set for new contract as Doncaster lose closely-fought Cup tie

Steve Boden: Praised for the job he has done in taking the Knights to second in the table. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster’s pride despite coming up short in title quest

TRY TIME: Kyle Evans scored one of four Doncaster tries in Nottingham. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Nottingham 5 Doncaster 26: Castle Park club end season in best possible fashion

Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders - seen in action at Castle Park earlier this year - are both hopeful of making it to the Premiership Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights remain hopeful of achieving Gallagher Premiership dream

John Kelly scored one of Knights' tries against Cornish Pirates.

(Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights’ drive takes them past Cornish Pirates to a shot at title

Steve BGoden: His Doncaster Knights side welcome Cornish Pirates. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights focus on Pirates, not promotion appeal to RFU

Key man: Former Doncaster player Simon Humberstone is helping Hull's title and promotion drive. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

How ambitious Hull spreading the 15-a-side gospel in a rugby league stronghold

Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders were both denied by the RFU. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

‘Disheartened’ Doncaster to appeal RFU decision to deny them Premiership place

Steve Boden: Doncaster Knights head coach had put his team in position to win promotion. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

RFU pull drawbridge up by denying Doncaster promotion to the Premiership

GOING FOR GOLD: Doncaster Knights' Mark Best is halted by Ealing Trailfinders' Guy Thompson during January's encounter between the two at Castle Park. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights keep eyes on prize as Premiership dream edges closer

Sam Olver: Kept the scoreboard ticking over with key penalties and conversions (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Grit and desire sees Doncaster Knights beat Ealing in race to the Premiership

Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Ealing v Doncaster: Knights told to stick to the process

From the kitchen to rugby field: Sam Graham, centre, in action for Doncaster Knights who he is hoping to captain to a place in the Premiership next season. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Sam Graham: From chef's kitchen to Doncaster Knights' Premiership push

Doncaster Knights' Sam Olver. Picture: Tony Johnson

Doncaster Knights prepare for biggest game in recent hostory

Doncaster Knights head coach, Steve Boden. Picture: Bruce Rollinson/JPIMedia.

Doncaster Knights v Hartpury FC: Why coach Steve Boden wants his players to thin...

COACH: Steve Boden watched his Doncaster Knights side go top of the table at the weekend.

Knights leave it late against Richmond as they dramatically go top of the table

Try time: Billy McBryde crossed in Doncaster's 24-0 win over Bedford. Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD

Doncaster Knights 24 Bedford Blues 0: Promotion-chasing Knights shut-out Blues t...

Kyle Evans of Doncaster Knights (Picture: Steve Riding)

Kyle Evans frustrated as Doncaster Knights pass up Championship bonus